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Photo of Hansen House Harlan
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This facility was built and designed for people with memory loss. No detail was missed. This facility was in western Iowa and was the only facility that catered to this specific issue .Our coordinator with A...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My father moved in the summer of [date removed] before Covid locked everything down so we had a chance to get him settled in. During the pandemic when we were not able to visit, staff kept us up to date....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Reed Place is a pet friendly senior living community where our goal is to offer our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by providing compassionate assistance in their daily routines only when needed. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Dunlap, IA

The average cost of senior living in Dunlap is $3,474 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Castana, IA with an average of $2,427 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dunlap, IA vs. nearby cities

Dunlap, IA
$3,474/mo
$3,799/mo
$3,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dunlap, IA vs. the state and national average

Dunlap, IA
$3,474/mo
$3,149/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dunlap vs. other types of senior living

$4,113/mo
Independent Living
$3,474/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dunlap, IA by room type

Semi-Private
$2,825/mo
Studio
$4,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,660/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,650/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Dunlap

Recent reviews for independent living in Dunlap

Homestead of Denison

4.6
My Mom has been in Reed Place since 2011. She had a sudden and serious health condition that kept her and my father from staying on their farm. They were hesitant in the beginning, thinking they could eventually return to their house. Instead within a few months they loved the social ...
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Hansen House Harlan

5.0
Very clean and a kind, helpful and friendly staff. New construction, great reviews, and the administration is also.

Dunlap independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dunlap independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dunlap, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select programs and activities in Dunlap independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Dunlap offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
27.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
40%
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Hansen House Harlan, Homestead of Denison and Dunlap Nursing and Rehab are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dunlap, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Dunlap, Iowa. See the full list.

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